How to get from Cologne to Rome by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 676 miles (1090 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or flight | |
Ticket price range | $62 - $98 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $62 (€54) • 22 h 55 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $98 (€85) • 2 h | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Tuifly |
Travel 676 miles (1090 km) by bus or flight to Rome from Cologne. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 2 h; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $62 (€54). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Tuifly among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Cologne to Rome.
You can travel by bus or flight for as low as $63 (€56). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
There are 2 travel options from Cologne to Rome. You can take a bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Rome from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $62 (€54).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Rome:
Taking a bus costs $36 (€31) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $98 (€85) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Rome from Cologne is by flight, which takes on average 2 h compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Rome by bus takes 22 h 55 min on average.
The distance from Cologne to Rome is approximately 676 miles (1090 km).
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Rome is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Cologne and Rome as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Rome:
The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Rome:
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Rome with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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